Is there anything that isn’t online yet? We order groceries and clothes online, work from home, and can even exercise over a video bridge… (Oh but, dry cleaning, roof repair, and car repair aren’t online). At the beginning of this year, Firmafitness still hesitated whether it was possible to conduct a successful company health week […]
Did you know that I studied computer workers for my university thesis? I investigated how movement breaks during the working day affect the muscles and subjective well-being of office workers. When sitting at the computer for a long time, our shoulders tend to rotate forward, and various forced positions make the upper back stiff. I […]
We don’t need new things in our lives to be happy. In fact, we would have to give up some things instead. What’s holding you back? What does not allow you to develop further as a personality? Is this your partner with whom you have no common goals or values? Is it your job that […]
Or… should you train with one leg or one arm at a time or at the same time instead? In unilateral training, exercises are performed either on one side of the body or on one limb. For example, single-leg squats or lunges are unilateral exercises. Do unilateral exercises have more value compared to bilateral exercises? […]
New rules, same news, barrage of news… in such a situation, maintaining a positive attitude can be extremely challenging. Here’s a little trick to help reduce stress and anxiety… That is gratitude. Practicing gratitude is very simple and can be life-changing. In our daily activities, we may not even notice the little things that really […]
Yes, we are all tired of the pandemic, and many feel nauseous about the possible new lockdown. We may not have to do this for the last time. The problem is that the restrictions put in place to contain the pandemic seem to be designed to harm our mental well-being by taking away the activities […]
he use of standing desks at workplaces is highly recommended!! But did you know that using a standing desk can also have its own dangers? Working with an ergonomic desk is like a double-edged sword. We need to focus on the positive side of the sword, i.e. increasing productivity and physical activity, and ignore the […]
Have you noticed that Firmafitness has a new logo? If you haven’t seen it yet, take a look at the upper left corner. If you are, look again and tell me what exactly you see there. Our logo has many meanings. At first glance, it might just look like triangles or two F’s. Looking at […]
Correct posture is very important to keep your back healthy and reduce lower back pain. Everyone needs to pay attention to their back – both those who spend a large part of their day in a sitting position and those who mostly stand or move. Back pain occurs when we don’t pay attention to our […]
Why we need to roll our feet? I like to end my office workouts often with stretching and rolling. Foot sole rolling has become a favorite exercise for many. Sounds funny? Actually, it’s a pretty nice activity, but that’s not the only reason. Namely, sole rolling also has several useful advantages. I haven’t written about […]
